Batik Design - Couverture souple

Van Roojen, Pepin

 
9789054960058: Batik Design
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 9054960051 ISBN 13 : 9789054960058
Editeur : Pépin Press, 1998

Synopsis

Batik is one of the most prominent expressions of the cultural identity of the Malay world. Not only is it the most popular traditional type of textile in Indonesia and other parts of Southeast Asia, but the various decorative styles used, bear testimony to a cultural history that spans at least two thousand years. This book traces the origins and development of the motifs and patterns used in the design of batik, illustrated with a large selection of masterpieces from some of the foremost textile collections in the world. The text provides an account of the cultural history of the Malay world to put the subject into a broader perspective. Furthermore, attention is given to batik technique, the traditional use of batik textiles, and to its occasional incorporation into modern fashion design. The historical centre of batik making is in Java, and naturally the focus is on the designs originating from there. However, batik is extensively used in other parts of the region, and is also made in Sumatra and in the Malay Peninsula.

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Éditeur
Pépin Press
Date d'édition
1998
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
9054960051
ISBN 13 
9789054960058
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
192
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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